Henri Boillot – Chevalier-Montrachet Grand Cru 2016 – Burgundy France

Henri Boillot Chevalier-Montrachet Grand Cru 2016 is an extraordinary Chardonnay from one of Burgundy's most prestigious Grand Cru vineyards. Crafted with exceptional precision, it combines remarkable purity, layered complexity, and crystalline minerality, offering a beautiful expression of this legendary terroir.

🍷 At a Glance

• Grape: 100% Chardonnay
• Region: Chevalier-Montrachet Grand Cru, Burgundy, France
• Vintage: 2016
• Vineyard Area: 7.11 hectares
• Yield: 40 hl/ha
• Planting Density: 10,000 vines/ha
• Exposure: Southeast
• Soil: Clay and limestone
• Aging: 12 months in a single 228-liter new French oak barrel
• Serving Temperature: 13°C (55°F)
• Drink Window: 2025–2035
• Style: Elegant, crystalline Grand Cru white Burgundy

👃 Tasting Notes & Experience

• Color: Bright yellow with green highlights
• Aromas: Lemon, Menton lemon, orange blossom, white peach
• Palate: Silky, elegant, and beautifully layered
• Minerality: Pure, delicate, crystalline limestone character
• Finish: Exceptionally long, refined, and precise

The 2016 vintage delivers remarkable elegance and concentration. Aromas of fresh citrus, white peach, and orange blossom unfold into a silky palate that balances richness with striking purity. The hallmark crystalline minerality of Chevalier-Montrachet shines throughout, leading to a long, refined finish that reflects both the vineyard's exceptional pedigree and Henri Boillot's meticulous craftsmanship.

Despite severe spring frosts across Burgundy that dramatically reduced yields in many vineyards, careful vineyard management and an excellent late season allowed the remaining fruit to achieve outstanding ripeness and concentration. The resulting wines are celebrated for their precision, freshness, and remarkable aging potential.

❤️ Why We Love It

• Produced from one of Burgundy's most iconic Grand Cru vineyards
• Southeast-facing slopes encourage slow, even ripening and exceptional finesse
• Aged entirely in new French oak for outstanding texture and complexity
• The low-yielding 2016 vintage produced wines of exceptional purity and longevity

🍽️ Food Pairing Ideas

• Butter-poached lobster
• Turbot with beurre blanc
• Roasted monkfish
• Bresse chicken with cream and morels
• Seared scallops
• Aged Comté or Beaufort

👤 Who This Wine Is For

✓ Collectors of Grand Cru white Burgundy
✓ Chardonnay lovers seeking elegance, precision, and longevity
✓ Fine dining and milestone celebrations
✓ Enthusiasts who appreciate mineral-driven wines with remarkable aging potential
✕ Not ideal if you prefer rich, tropical, fruit-forward Chardonnay

⚙️ Production

Henri Boillot's Chevalier-Montrachet Grand Cru comes from southeast-facing vineyards planted at approximately 10,000 vines per hectare on clay-limestone soils. The wine is aged for 12 months in a single new 228-liter French oak barrel, preserving the vineyard's remarkable purity while adding texture and depth. This combination of meticulous élevage and one of Burgundy's greatest terroirs produces a Chardonnay of exceptional elegance and longevity.